Flower Mound High School's student-led newspaper

FMHS Wire

Flower Mound High School's student-led newspaper

FMHS Wire

Flower Mound High School's student-led newspaper

FMHS Wire

My mom and I sit on a balcony in a beachside restaurant in Clearwater, Florida. This picture was taken by my father on vacation in 2017, when I was 11.
Call Your Mom
Keaton Shaffer, Co-Editor-in-Chief • October 23, 2023
Unearthing Hell - Unreal Unearth Review
Unearthing Hell - Unreal Unearth Review
Emma Santos, Staff Writer • October 3, 2023
AP Environmental Science teacher Dixie Westbrook poses for a picture in her classroom. Westbrook is known to be a strong proponent of environmental activism, instilling principles of sustainability in her students. “We are past the point of a call to action,” Westbrook said.
Too Hot To Handle
Tanvi Butchireddy, Staff Writer • September 11, 2023
European Tapestry
European Tapestry
Pearson Minter, Staff Writer • August 22, 2023
Christine Bolitho (right), Valme Alvarez and Adam Morrison each pose for a photo, excited to start teaching at Flower Mound. They all came from different backgrounds, but were ready to educate. “I guess you could say it’s my dream to come work in Lewisville because its such a good district,” Bolitho said.
A Warm Welcome
Nina Aitha and Isabella Reyna October 24, 2023

As each new school year begins and new students are welcomed, a wave of eager teachers are welcomed to Flower Mound as well....

Zoe Jung, 11, holds her newest ceramic piece, a large toilet, for her AP art portfolio. Jung’s toilet is symbolic of the government, with the tank and bowl representing the government and population respectively. “[My AP art portfolio] is kind of small right now because I kind of take my time with my work.”
The Politics Behind a Toilet Bowl
Emma Santos, Staff Writer • October 11, 2023

As clerks converse amongst themselves and politicians straighten their ties, Zoe Jung, 11, observes the floor of Congress...

Shalom Lee, 10, plays the flute before school. Many band members practice before school all around the fine arts hall. “I try to practice every day, and improve my sound and tone,” Lee said.
What Does It Take To Be One of the Best Musicians in the State?
Isabella Reyna, Staff Writer • September 29, 2023

Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State is a competition held every fall, where students from all over Texas compete...

Sophomore Surya Dasari stands masked outside of his first period classroom. Although the number of students wearing masks has significantly declined since the peak of the COVID pandemic, some students have brought them back out at the start of the school year. “I have seen people in class wearing masks to prevent spread. I’m not sure whether this is because those people are sick or they are just trying to prevent getting infected themselves,” one senior said.
Is COVID On the Rise?
Nandini Dasari, Co-Editor-in-Chief • September 25, 2023

Upon first glance, the virus that recently decimated countries worldwide is aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Computer generated...

New SRO, Augusto Espinosa, posing for a picture in FMHS. Despite only being here for a short period of time so far, he has had many vape and explicit pictures issues. “vaping is something that we struggle with,” Espinosa said.
New School Uniform
Pearson Minter, Staff Writer • September 15, 2023

With the intent of student safety and obligation to new Texas state law, SRO Officer Augusto Espinosa has joined the Jag...

Texas Book Ban: What You Need to Know About House Bill 900
Texas Book Ban: What You Need to Know About House Bill 900
Ellen Hirst, Staff Writer • September 21, 2023

House Bill 900, which aims to prohibit “sexually explicit” books from school libraries, was set to go into full effect on September 1st....

Principal Chad Russell checks the time in the main hallway before first period. Russell and the administration implemented a revised bell schedule for the 2023-24 school year, which made notable changes to advisory and A lunch. “So we just cut the loss out, packed [advisory] into the end of 2nd period,” Russell said. “Lots of strategy.”
Loss of Funding Leads To New Bell Schedule
Keaton Shaffer, Co-Editor-in-Chief • September 12, 2023

A new bell schedule has been implemented this year in accordance with state requirements to reach 90 minute class periods. Advisory, now included...

School Resource Officer Derek Mueller stands in the main hallway, displaying the various vapes he has collected from students. Even with the implementation of the new vape policy, students have already been caught committing vape-related offenses. “Just this school year alone, three vapes have been taken off students,” Mueller said.
New State Vape Policy
Nandini Dasari, Co-Editor-in-Chief • September 5, 2023

House Bill 114, passed by Texas’ 88th Legislative Session, outlines a new vape policy intended for implementation in all public schools across...

Unearthing Hell - Unreal Unearth Review
Unearthing Hell - Unreal Unearth Review
Emma Santos, Staff Writer • October 3, 2023

Since the 14th century, Dante Alighieri's The Inferno has inspired art around the world. The epic poem follows Dante as he travels through the...

In A Barbie World
Shivani Ojha, Staff Writer • September 6, 2023
Are Halloween's Hype Cereals Any Good?
Keaton Shaffer, Staff Writer • October 13, 2022
The Flower Mound High School Varsity team celebrates their win at Universal Studios. The team traveled to Orlando, Florida for the KSA Events. “Tournament season helps to develop an even stronger bond with the team and also helps our bodies get back in shape and get used to the constant playing everyday during regular season,”  varsity player Chloe O’Brien said.
Setting Up the Season
Tanvi Butchireddy, Staff Writer • September 21, 2023

The Flower Mound High School Varsity Volleyball Team won the Mound Showdown, Flower Mound versus Marcus, (3-0) last Tuesday...

Collin Rittenberry (12) celebrates on the field during the Jag win.
The Heat Is On
Emma Santos, Staff Writer • August 28, 2023

Heat waves echoed off the turf as our football players fought for the win last Friday night. Under both the sun’s burning...

Watch the FMHS v.s. Lewisville Football Game
Watch the FMHS v.s. Lewisville Football Game
September 23, 2022

Getting Into The Swim Of Things - The Story of Swimmer Ola Wozniak
Getting Into The Swim Of Things - The Story of Swimmer Ola Wozniak
Keaton Shaffer, Staff Writer • September 22, 2022

Most people see swimming as a relaxing recreation, often when the weather is warm and watermelon is in season. But for competitive...

Balancing Act - Mick Seyler’s Three Lives
Balancing Act - Mick Seyler’s Three Lives
Keaton Shaffer, Staff Writer • September 14, 2022

Though only 14 years old, Mick Seyler lives a double life. Actually, he lives three. Not only is Seyler a high school student...

My mom and I sit on a balcony in a beachside restaurant in Clearwater, Florida. This picture was taken by my father on vacation in 2017, when I was 11.
Call Your Mom
Keaton Shaffer, Co-Editor-in-Chief • October 23, 2023

I was recently brought to tears at a concert. Last weekend I went with some friends to go see Noah Kahan, an artist who has just kind of exploded,...

European Tapestry
European Tapestry
Pearson Minter, Staff Writer • August 22, 2023

Throughout the years, my family has taken numerous vacations, from the Dominican Republic to Gulf Shores. The vacations have been fun, but none...

Best Movie Ever
Best Movie Ever
Nina Aitha, Staff Writer • August 22, 2023

A stolen princess and her magical gift. A witch hidden in plain sight. An unlikely alliance turned romance. To a four year old me, Tangled was...

Cats or Dogs?
Cats or Dogs?
Nandini Dasari, Co-Editor-in-Chief • August 22, 2023

Cats or dogs? The age old debate. While those around me would take a stance with ease, the question always stumped me. Cats? Growing up, my experience...

Not So Grand Canyon
Not So Grand Canyon
Ellen Hirst, Staff Writer • August 22, 2023

The small pebble I kick cascades down the canyon in a long drop. If I strain enough, I can almost hear its echo as it scatters down. I’m too...

Friendship
Friendship
Isabella Reyna, Staff Writer • August 22, 2023

The people I hold very dear to me are my band friends. We all met in band, and although some of us knew each other before the start of high school,...

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